dissatisfied — not pleased or content; feeling that something is not good enough
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not pleased or content; feeling that something is not good enough
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd/
Example Sentences
- The food critic was dissatisfied even with the $500 truffle dish - apparently money can't buy his approval!
- My cat seems perpetually dissatisfied with his food bowl location - he's moved it three times this week.
- Employees were dissatisfied with the new workplace policy regarding coffee breaks.
dissatisfied
ADJECTIVE[/dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd/]
not pleased or content; feeling that something is not good enough
The customer looked dissatisfied with the cold, soggy burger on her tray.
Though ratified and gratified, still dissatisfied!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin dis- (opposite, away) and satisfacere (to satisfy, from satis meaning enough and facere meaning to make or do). The word entered English in the 15th century to express the opposite state of satisfaction.
Breakdown
dis- (opposite, negation) + satisfy (from Latin satisfacere: satis 'enough' + facere 'to make') + -ed (past participle suffix indicating state or condition).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The food critic was dissatisfied even with the $500 truffle dish - apparently money can't buy his approval!”
“My cat seems perpetually dissatisfied with his food bowl location - he's moved it three times this week.”
“Employees were dissatisfied with the new workplace policy regarding coffee breaks.”
“She remained dissatisfied with her performance despite receiving praise from everyone.”
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